{"title":"Silver Birch","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"betula-utilis-jacquemontii","title":"Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetula utilis subsp. jacquemontii — West Himalayan Birch — 12ltr Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe species behind so many of the finest ornamental birch cultivars, Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii — the West Himalayan or Kashmir birch — is a real showstopper in its own right. Brilliant white bark covers the trunk and larger branches, peeling away in fine papery layers to reveal fresh white beneath, and provides genuine year-round drama, especially through the bare winter months. Ovate leaves turn a clear yellow in autumn, and yellow-brown male catkins up to 12cm long open in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA vigorous, large deciduous tree, this species makes an excellent specimen for bigger gardens or parkland, and is particularly striking when planted in small groups, where the luminous white trunks create a dramatic effect together — a look often seen in larger landscape and woodland-edge planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this variety tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand. 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Ovate green leaves turn a clear yellow in autumn, while male catkins up to 15cm long make a striking display in early spring, contrasting beautifully with the bright white stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA well-shaped, reliable tree, 'Doorenbos' makes an excellent specimen for gardens of most sizes, and is a popular choice where a genuinely white-stemmed birch with a naturally neat, balanced habit is wanted — equally at home as a lawn specimen or grouped for extra winter impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this variety tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand. 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This makes it a real focal point when little else in the garden is at its best, especially through the winter months when the bright, papery bark comes into its own against a dark backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA slow-growing tree with a neat, rounded crown, 'Moonbeam' is a good choice for gardeners who want the classic white-barked birch look without a fast-growing, oversized tree — reaching a manageable size after ten years and continuing to develop steadily from there, making it well suited to medium-sized gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this variety tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand. 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Dark green, oval, slightly drooping leaves emerge in spring and turn a rich golden yellow in autumn, while conspicuous yellow catkins up to 15cm long create a dramatic show in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA graceful, medium-sized deciduous tree of neat conical habit, 'Silver Shadow' makes a majestic focal-point specimen even in smaller to medium-sized gardens, and — like other Himalayan birches — is often planted in small groups for extra drama, with the brilliant white trunks creating a striking effect together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this variety is tolerant of chalk, clay, loam and sand. 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Diamond-shaped leaves are deeply cut into fine, feathery lobes, giving the whole canopy a delicate, lacy texture quite unlike the ordinary species, while slender branches weep attractively at the tips. The familiar peeling white bark darkens and roughens at the base with age, and yellow-brown catkins open in early spring before the foliage turns a clear yellow in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA large, striking deciduous tree, this rarely seen cultivar makes a genuine talking point as a specimen where its finely cut foliage and pendulous habit can be fully appreciated — best given the space to develop its naturally graceful, slightly narrower crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. 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Small, heart-shaped, fresh green leaves turn yellow in autumn, while the white, peeling bark develops attractive dark fissures with age. It rarely flowers or fruits, keeping the focus firmly on form and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA compact, slow-growing tree, 'Youngii' is a better choice than the larger 'Tristis' for a smaller plot, and its dense, cascading canopy makes a wonderful natural den for children as well as an elegant specimen for a lawn or border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably well-drained soil — this variety tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand, and copes well with exposure. 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Oval, bright green leaves turn a clear yellow in autumn, and slender brown catkins add further interest in spring, all set against the tree's classic peeling white bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA large deciduous tree with a distinctly upright, columnar silhouette despite its weeping branches, 'Tristis' makes a striking specimen for larger gardens or open spaces where its graceful form can be fully appreciated — narrower than many weeping birches, so it suits situations where width is at a premium but height isn't a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this variety is tolerant of chalk, clay, loam and sand. 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Bright green, diamond-shaped leaves emerge in spring and turn yellow in autumn, while ornamental brownish catkins appear in early spring. The bark is a real highlight, too: silvery-white and peeling, patched with pink and red on younger branches before turning a purer white with dark fissures as the tree matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA small, slow-growing tree, 'Spider Alley' is perfectly suited to smaller gardens where its unusual, sculptural form can be shown off as a specimen — a genuine talking point that's just as loved by children as by keen gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this variety tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand. 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Dark green, ovate leaves, larger than most other red-barked birches, turn a clear yellow in autumn, while yellow-brown catkins up to 10cm long — among the longest of any birch — open in spring and are a valuable early food source for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA vigorous, medium-sized deciduous tree with an open, pyramidal crown and stiffly ascending branches, 'Fascination' is beautiful as a single specimen but especially effective planted in small groups, where the interplay of colourful stems really comes into its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this variety is tolerant of chalk, clay, loam and sand, and copes well with exposure. 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Its pale, creamy-white bark peels away in irregular, flaking bands rather than smooth sheets, revealing warmer apricot-tan tones beneath — a subtly different texture and colour to the more familiar bright-white birches. Glossy green, ovate leaves emerge in spring and turn a soft yellow in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA slow-growing tree with a narrower head than many other birches, 'Fetisowii' is a good option for smaller gardens where a full-sized ornamental birch would be too much, while still offering genuine year-round bark interest. It performs best in moisture-retentive soil, where its canopy fills out fully; in drier conditions it can look a little sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this variety tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand. 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Its trunk carries white and pale tan papery bark that peels away in thin layers, contrasting attractively with the dark brown branches. Smooth, small, dark green leaves turn a striking clear yellow in autumn before falling, and yellow male catkins up to 10cm long open in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA large, conical deciduous tree, 'Saint George' is best suited to bigger gardens, parks or landscape planting where its handsome bark and reliable autumn colour can be enjoyed at a distance, as well as up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this variety is genuinely versatile, tolerating chalk, clay, loam and sand. 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Dark green, serrated foliage forms a neat, dense crown through spring and summer before turning a warm rusty-yellow in autumn, while the peeling bark starts out copper-brown when young and matures to a striking white to soft pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn upright, columnar tree with a relatively restrained spread, 'Edinburgh' is particularly well suited to smaller gardens, courtyards and urban settings where a full-sized birch would be too much — it copes well with drought once established and tolerates a wide range of soils, making it a genuinely low-fuss choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile soil — this variety is tolerant of chalk, clay, loam and sand. 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